Alabama Is Peaking At The Perfect Time For A Playoff Run

Joe DeLeone and Blake Ruffino share their Alabama vs LSU reaction after Alabama football beat LSU 31-13 in Baton Rouge. They explain why Kalen DeBoer’s Alabama Crimson Tide are peaking at the right time in the 2026 college football season and what this win means for the College Football Playoff (CFP) race. Trailing 13-10 in the third quarter, the Crimson Tide scored the final 21 points of the game. Keelon Russell completed 17 of 24 passes for 206 yards and three touchdowns, while the Alabama defense held LSU to 0-for-4 on fourth down and recorded four sacks. The Tigers outgained Alabama, but the Tide delivered in decisive situations to close out the road win in Death Valley. Joe and Blake break down Alabama’s second-half response, what Russell’s performance shows about the offense, and the momentum DeBoer’s team is building for November. They also discuss the biggest takeaways for Lane Kiffin’s LSU Tigers and how Alabama’s ability to finish changes its playoff outlook. Watch for Alabama Crimson Tide football analysis, Bama football reaction, SEC football takeaways, and discussion of Alabama playoff chances and CFP rankings. Is Alabama peaking at the right time? Share your biggest takeaway in the comments. #AlabamaFootball #AlabamaCrimsonTide #RollTide #CFB #AlabamaVsLSU #LSUFootball #KeelonRussell #KalenDeBoer #SECFootball #CFPRankings #CollegeFootballPlayoff #CollegeFootball Sign up for a Kalshi account and use promo code RJS: http://kalshi.com/r/RJS